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Future of Community: Engaging Online Communities Offline

Event SXSW Interactive 2009
Format Panel
Organizer Michael Lambie Nielsen Company
Description Much startup success relies on engaging rich & diverse communities online. A new breed of communities are meeting their users offline. They're hosting meetups, events & parties to engage parties in real life. Can you sustain communities with the millennial crowd without meeting them offline?
Questions
Answered
  1. Do users care to meet site owners & other members in real life?
  2. How does one maintain and foster a diverse community online?
  3. How do i forge a deeper relationship with my users?
  4. Will the millenial generation continue to participate online?
  5. What are the goals of my online community?
  6. When has the growth of my community reached a critical mass?
  7. How do I monetize my online community?
  8. Are relationships developed in person stronger than those online?
  9. What are the benefits of engaging my online community offline?
  10. How do I keep my site relevant for the community?
Level Beginner
Category Community / Social Networks